Schools in Pickering, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
6 schools · 1,302 students · 3 academy, 3 local authority · median Pupils on roll 184.
Pickering, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 6 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,302 students. By level there are 5 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 3 academy, 3 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Pickering's schools is 184, below the Yorkshire and the Humber median of 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
5 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Lady Lumley's Academy (74.4, top 25% of secondary schools nationally), followed by Thornton Dale CofE Primary School (66.0, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and Pickering Community Infant School (54.7, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Lady Lumley's Academy (676 students), Pickering Community Infant School (197 students), Pickering Community Junior School (184 students).
Ranked schools in Pickering
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 174Lady Lumley's AcademyPickering · Academy Secondary52.7 Attainment 8 · 676 students
- 266Thornton Dale CofE Primary SchoolPickering · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 146 students
- 355Pickering Community Infant SchoolPickering · Local authority Primary– · 197 students
- 431Pickering Community Junior SchoolPickering · Local authority Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
- 525St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academyPickering · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 84 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lady Lumley's Academy Pickering · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 74.4 Top 25% | 52.7 Attainment 8 | 676 |
| 2 | Thornton Dale CofE Primary School Pickering · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 66.0 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 146 |
| 3 | Pickering Community Infant School Pickering · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 54.7 Top 50% | – | 197 |
| 4 | Pickering Community Junior School Pickering · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 30.5 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
| 5 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Pickering · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.2 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84 |
Other schools in Pickering
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Pickering side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Pickering?
Lady Lumley's Academy is the highest-ranked school in Pickering with a Success Index (England) of 74.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in Pickering?
Pickering has 6 schools (1 secondary, 5 primary) educating 1,302 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Pickering?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Pickering is 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.